This amazing Phurba is constructed of sterling silver, some gold, brass, turquoise and coral beads, the center and end are carved rock crystal, the three faces are carved gem stone. Dimensions 14" long by 3" wide. The Phurba is a three-sided dagger associated with Tibetan Buddhism. It s a ritual tool for all shamanic rituals - Phurba in Buddhist ceremonies to exorcise demons or as a spiritual nail to pin down the distractions of gree, desire, envy. The sides of the Phurwa destroy the three poisons: attachment, aversion, delusion. Phurba is used as a means of destroying violence, hatred, and aggression by tying them to the blade of the phurba and then vanquishing them with its tip. Phurba is regarded as possessing magical powers, and is an essential artifact in sacred mask dances. It is also regarded as a powerful weapon which subdues evil spirits and negative energies, transforming them into positive forces. It is therefore that the phurba is not a physical weapon, but a spiritual implement, and should be regarded as such. The Phurbas were traditionally for the use of hunting down the demons. Certain demons however, are immune to attack from any earthly weapon. The phurwa as an implement is also directly related to Dorje Phurba or Vajrakilaya, a wrathful deity of Tibetan Buddhism who is often seen with his consort Dorje Phagmo or Vajra Varahi. Dimensions 13.5" by 2.25" TAK19W48

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